Two-Stage Implant Breast Reconstruction

Jul 24, 2016 by in GENERAL SURGERY Comments Off on Two-Stage Implant Breast Reconstruction

Two-Stage Implant Breast Reconstruction Eric G. Halvorson DEFINITION Two-stage implant breast reconstruction is performed in either the immediate or delayed setting following mastectomy. The advantages of two-stage implant reconstruction (compared…

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Surgery for Glucagonoma

Jul 24, 2016 by in GENERAL SURGERY Comments Off on Surgery for Glucagonoma

Surgery for Glucagonoma Richard A. Prinz Catherine A. Madorin DEFINITION Glucagonomas are pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (PNETs) that arise from the glucagon-secreting alpha islet cells of the pancreas. They are very…

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Visceral Reconstruction to Facilitate Cancer Management: Celiac, Mesenteric, Splenic, Hepatic and Renal Artery Disease Management

Jul 24, 2016 by in GENERAL SURGERY Comments Off on Visceral Reconstruction to Facilitate Cancer Management: Celiac, Mesenteric, Splenic, Hepatic and Renal Artery Disease Management

Visceral Reconstruction to Facilitate Cancer Management: Celiac, Mesenteric, Splenic, Hepatic and Renal Artery Disease Management Mohamed A. Zayed E. John Harris Jr. DEFINITION This chapter assumes basic knowledge of surgical…

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Insulinomas

Jul 24, 2016 by in GENERAL SURGERY Comments Off on Insulinomas

Insulinomas Douglas L. Fraker DEFINITION Insulinomas are neoplasms arising from the beta cells of the pancreas. The vast majority are benign, sporadic, and unifocal.1,2 These neoplasms release insulin in a…

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